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whipstitching

/ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ.ɪŋ/

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noun

/ˈwɪpˌstɪtʃ.ɪŋ/C2formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее швейный стежок, который проходит по краю по диагонали, часто используемый для соединения двух кусков ткани или обработки необработанного края.

A noun referring to a sewing stitch that passes over an edge diagonally, often used to join two pieces of fabric or finish a raw edge.

  1. C1formal

    A sewing stitch that passes over an edge diagonally, often used to join two pieces of fabric or to finish a raw edge.

    ruОбмёточный шов

    • She used a whipstitching technique to attach the lace to the dress.
    • The tailor finished the hem with a neat whipstitching.
    • Whipstitching is commonly used in leatherworking to join pieces together.

    Synonymsovercastingoverhand stitch